PortoVelo

Weekly rides leaving from the Portobello Bandstand
Road | Gravel | Friendly | Inclusive | All welcome

All ride info is posted on our website: porto-velo.com

PortoVelo is a Portobello-based cycling club that organises free bike-rides all year round, open to all. Faster (fitness-plus, fitness) rides and slower (intermediate-plus, intermediate) rides start every Sunday from the bandstand at the Joppa end of the Prom at 8 am (Mar-Nov) or 9 am (Dec-Feb) and returning by lunchtime. Routes vary, mostly on quieter roads, and always include a cafe stop. Distan

ces of around 50-75 miles in summer, 40-65 in winter. Each ride led by an experienced cyclist; no-one gets left behind. We also organise mid-week rides, faster training rides in the summer, and an annual weekend away. Social evenings are on the second Thursday of every month, in a local pub or bar.

23/05/2026

🚴‍♂️ Recap of Last Week's Rides 🚴‍♀️

Wednesday Morning - 80km via Whitekirk Hill
Inters - 70km via Heriot
Inters+ - 105km via East Linton
Fitness - 115km via Walkerburn
Fitness+ - 120km via Dawyck

Café stops including Whitekirk Hill, Macfie Hall and Caberston Farm Coffee Shop ☕🍰

Also a shout out to the PortoVelo Gravelers who completed a 3 day coast-to-coast epic - amazing! ⛰️🏞️💪

16/05/2026

🚴‍♂️ Recap of Last Week's Rides 🚴‍♀️

Wednesday Morning - 75km via Whitekirk Hill
Inters - 85km via Tyninghame
Inters+ - 85km via Heriot
Fitness - 115km via The Kelpies
Fitness+ - 130km via Dollar

Café stops including Tyninghame Smithy, Whitekirk Hill and Macfie Hall ☕🍰

08/05/2026

🚴‍♂️ Recap of Last Week's Rides 🚴‍♀️

Wednesday Morning - 75km via Tyninghame
Gravel - 60km East Lothian Tour
Inters/Inters+ - 60km via Merryhatton
Fitness - 105km via Tyninghame
Fitness+ - 120km via Dunbar

Café stops including Tyninghame Smithy and Rosearista Coffee House ☕🍰

02/05/2026

🚴‍♂️ Recap of Last Week's Rides 🚴‍♀️

Wednesday Morning - 80km via Whitekirk Hill
Inters - 70km via Humbie
Inters+ - 105km via The Two Bridges
Fitness/Fitness+ - 110km via Crystal Rig

Café stops including Whitekirk Hill, Humbie Hub and Carfrae Farm ☕🍰

Well done also to the F+ riders who completed the Kinross Sportive last week - 160km in just over five hours! 💪

Reminder we also have our monthly taster ride on Sunday - full details on the website! https://porto-velo.com/

01/05/2026

📢🚴‍♀️ Thinking about trying a group ride? Join us this Sunday! 🚴‍♂️📢

If you’ve ever thought about riding with PortoVelo or any cycling club but felt unsure about the distance or pace, this is the perfect place to start 😊

We’re running our monthly friendly Taster Ride this Sunday which will be:
👉 A shorter 25–30 mile option compared to our usual rides
👉 A dedicated ride leader and buddy support
👉 A no-drop pace (no one gets left behind!)
👉 Have a cafe stop like every PV ride! ☕🍰

Expect a welcoming group, plenty of encouragement, a cafe stop and a really enjoyable ride – it’s as much about the people as the cycling 💙🤍

Already a regular rider? You’re always welcome too! We ride every week – no membership needed, just turn up, say hello, and join in. Our Sunday rides have four different paces so you'll find a group that works for you! 🚴

📍 Full details here: https://porto-velo.com/

💬 Got questions or feeling a bit unsure? Pop a comment below or send us a message – we’re a friendly bunch and happy to help!

👇 Tag someone below who should join!

24/04/2026

🚴‍♂️ Recap of Last Week's Rides 🚴‍♀️

Is Spring finally here? ☀️☀️☀️

Wednesday Morning - 65km via Merryhatton
Gravel - 60km in The Pentlands
Inters - 80km via Tyninghame
Inters+ - 115km via Crystal Rig
Fitness - 115km via Dawyck
Fitness+ - 140km via Biggar

Café stops including Tyninghame Smithy, Dawyck Botanic Garden and Aroma Cafe Biggar ☕🍰

10/04/2026

🚴‍♂️ Recap of Last Week's Rides 🚴‍♀️

All the weather last week! ☀️🌧️🌬️🌨️

Wednesday Morning - 70km via Gifford
Gravel - 50km East Lothian Tour
Inters - 70km via Gifford
Inters+ - 85km via Smeaton
Fitness/Fitness+ - 105km via West Linton

Café stops including Lanterne Rouge and Smeaton Nursery Gardens

04/04/2026

🚴‍♂️ Recap of Last Week's Rides 🚴‍♀️

Wednesday Morning - 70km via Humbie
Inters/Inters+ - 70km via Gifford
Fitness/Fitness+ - 100km via Humbie

Café stops including Humbie Hub and Lanterne Rouge ☕🍰

31/03/2026

📢🚴‍♀️ Thinking about trying a group ride? Join us this Sunday! 🚴‍♂️📢

If you’ve ever thought about riding with PortoVelo or any cycling club but felt unsure about the distance or pace, this is the perfect place to start 😊

We’re running a friendly Taster Ride this Sunday which will be:
👉 A shorter 25–30 mile option compared to our usual rides
👉 A dedicated ride leader and buddy support
👉 A no-drop pace (no one gets left behind!)
👉 Have a cafe stop like every PV ride! ☕🍰

Expect a welcoming group, plenty of encouragement, a cafe stop and a really enjoyable ride – it’s as much about the people as the cycling 💙🤍

Already a regular rider? You’re always welcome too! We ride every week – no membership needed, just turn up, say hello, and join in. Our Sunday rides have four different paces so you'll find a group that works for you! 🚴

📍 Full details here: https://porto-velo.com/

💬 Got questions or feeling a bit unsure? Pop a comment below or send us a message – we’re a friendly bunch and happy to help!

👇 Tag someone below who should join!

28/03/2026

🚴‍♂️ Recap of Last Week's Rides 🚴‍♀️

All smiles in the Spring sunshine! ☀️☀️☀️

Wednesday Morning - 75km via Whitekirk Hill
Gravel - 65km East Lothian Tour
Inters - 65km via Humbie
Inters+ - 100km via Roslin
Fitness - 110km via Linlithgow
Fitness+ - 120km via Soutra

Café stops including Whitekirk Hill, Humbie Hub and Soutra ☕🍰

20/03/2026

🚴‍♂️ Recap of Last Week's Rides 🚴‍♀️

Wednesday Morning - 70km West Lothian Tour
Gravel - 70km over The Lammermuirs to Stow
Inters/Inters+ - 75km via Roslin
Fitness/Fitness+ - 100km via Whitmuir

Café stops including Whitmuir ☕🍰

And finally...a special shout out to the PortoVelo cyclists who completed the epic Doddie's Triple Crown last week - a 1300km cycle between Melrose and Dublin in aid of a fantastic cause! Plus those PV riders who completed the Tour of East Lothian Audax! Amazing!💪💪💪

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http://porto-velo.com/

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